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Never liked the hole tool, too restrictive. I like to use only the simplest features possible. Some of our parts get used and reused for decades. I started with release 2 so I'm hard core old school. For instance, I have a generic metering disk that can have several hundred different hole patterns laser cut into it depending on how much flow and what kind of spray it needs to produce. Every type of hole pattern from a single coaxial straight thru hole to a rectangular pattern of 4 holes making a twin spray or a 6 or 12 hole circular pattern, etc. can all be made from this one generic part. The holes are not made with the hole tool! They start with one revolved cut that has infinite flexibility and can be patterned every which way our laser can cut them. These holes do not get threads but if I needed them I would add them with the cosmetic thread feature.
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